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Diabetes Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
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Dr. Shilpa P. Saxena
Alzheimer’s…the word alone is enough to scare most people over 50. Whether it be because we know someone or some family that has been effected by this condition or whether we fear it for ourselves, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has become a popular concern for my older patients. By the way, many of my patients in…
A Bone-afied Plan for Managing Osteoporosis
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Dr. Shilpa P. Saxena
Surprise, surprise. In the news this last week, another class of pharmaceutical medications is undergoing scrutiny by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety concerns. Known as ‘bisphosphonates’, this class include drugs such as Fosamax (alendronate), Boniva, Actonel and Reclast – meds used to prevent and/or treat osteoporosis. The debate stems over the safety…
Tame the Flame! (Acid Reflux Misunderstood Part II)
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Dr. Shilpa P. Saxena
Today we’re continuing the ‘burning discussion’ on acid reflux. Called by many names, acid reflux is one relatively new condition which is on the rise mostly due to our culture’s lifestyle habits, particularly overeating and increasing weight gain. The excess belly fat creates both structural ‘blockage’ of acid flow and fuels inflammation lending to more…
The Power of Poop
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Dr. Shilpa P. Saxena
Yes, I said it. Poop. Not only did I just say it, I make it a point to say it in every, single one of my Living Wellness University lectures- whether it is about the digestive system or it’s about your hormones- it applies and is critical to your health. This guarded act of defecation…
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